LAPTOP COMPUTERS

7 Tips For Buying Cheap Laptop

2009-03-26T21:10:00.000-07:00

Laptops are gaining in popularity these days. Almost everyone is carrying one now either for work or entertainment. Laptops with the latest technology are introduced to the market everyday and these new laptops come with a huge price tag. However, that does not mean you cannot get a good and cheap laptop. I have put together a guide that may help you out in your hunt for a cheap and good laptop.

Buy cheap laptop with older technology

Rapid advance in technology makes it meaningless to buy the latest technology at a high price. When laptop with wireless capability first came to the market, a unit with this technology can cost up till US$2500. NOw after 2 years, you can get a relatively fast centrino laptop for less than US$1000

Buy used or refurbished laptop
The depreciation of a laptop value is so high, that after one year in the market, a laptop can easily lose half its value. So if you are looking for a cheap laptop, look for one which is close to one year old. Not all used laptop are in bad condition. You will be surprised to find that some used laptops are still in good condition because their owners are power users or gamers.

Buy laptop from power users or gamers
I like to buy electronic gadgets including laptops from hard core power users or gamers. Let me share with you why. Gamers or power users usually require the latest and most powerful technology to run their games or power hungry applications. They often will not settle for second best. They also have the tendency to chase after the latest technology. So after one year, they will be bored of what they have and will look to sell off their laptops so that they can buy a new one. Now if you are looking to buy cheap laptops with up to date technology and you happen to have friends who are gamers, do ask them if they are looking to sell off their laptops. Who knows, maybe you can buy a good and cheap laptop from them.

Scan through gaming forums and local gaming community
if you do not already have friends who like to play computer games, then scanning through gaming forums on the internet is another way to get good and cheap deals for used laptop. Internet makes it easy for you to do this. Go to google.com and start searching for gaming forums. Visit each and everyone and see if they have a Trading Section. You will definitely find many post from gamers looking to sell their gaming laptops.

Scan through local bulletin boards
Do scan through local bulletin boards near you for cheap deals on laptop.Especially if there are software companies around the area. Software companies do offer their used computers or laptops for sale when their software projects end. I personally had gotten a few good deals for my family and friends.

Look for cheap laptop with at least 512mb memory
This is especially important for used laptop. If the processor speed is slow, then having more memory can compensate for the lack in speed. In fact, The size of memory plays a big part in determining how fast a laptop runs an application. Just by increasing the memory size, you can see a huge difference in speed. A cheap laptop with at least 512mb memory can run most non graphic intensive application easily.

Get cheap laptop from reputable manufacturer
This is very important because if you are buying used laptop, then the chances of requiring servicing is higher than a new laptop. So if you buy from a reputable manufacturer, you will save alot of trouble and time if your laptop do require servicing.

Fujitsu LifeBook P8020

2009-03-06T04:35:00.000-08:00

Fujitsu has released an upgrade LifeBook, P8020. Fujitsu LifeBook P8020 laptop is a laptop ultraportabel that have 12 inch LCD screen, a unique, more modern era than the Centrino 2 platform, and multi-touch trackpad. Users can also run a gesture trackpad with two fingers, as in Apple mtion to zoom in or out, similar to the circular movement for scrolling like the iPod. Configuration Fujitsu LifeBook P8020 with this good price and a voltage 1.4GHz processor from the Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB memory, a 120GB hard drive and a built-in DVD burner. LifeBook P8020 is also equipped with a standard video GMA 4500MHD, and according to the plan will be released starting next month in the U.S. therefore from now start using your product fujitsu who is familiar with the benefits of a clear advantage only to spoil the user

Sony VAIO NR 460

2009-02-27T09:43:00.000-08:00

It's really a good laptop. Sony VAIO NR460 laptop is the best laptop all over the world. One years ago I'm sine this Sony VAIO NR 460 model laptop in the country. It is a very good and latest laptop on this time. It's have a good processor and very good graphic card. This Sony VAIO NR 460 display is so good and any user used this Sony VAIO NR 460 laptop so easy and useful. And audio sound card is to hard regulation, video card is making to useful to play games and anything. Its have stander audio direct sound, Dolby home theater, 3D sonic stereo speakers. It is a latest laptop of any laptop. And it Possessor: Intel Pentium Dual Core T2390 / 1.86 GHz. So at last I thing it is the very good and batter laptop to another latest laptop.

Sony VAIO NS140E/S

2009-02-25T04:29:00.000-08:00

The Vaio NS140 features a textured plastic shell, both on the lid and inside on the keyboard tray. The NS140E/W model is white; you can also get it in blue or silver. The laptop feels solid, with little flex that is sometime evident on cheaper laptops with thin, plastic chassis. The two hinges holding the display are wide and strong, resulting in little to no wobble when the laptop is bumped or moved.
More importantly, the keyboard is the same flat Sony keyboard we've come to know and love. The keys are flat--similar in feel to a MacBook's--and feature good travel. The touch pad, too, is comfortable and amply sized with responsive vertical and horizontal scroll areas along the right and bottom, respectively. The two mouse buttons, however, make a loud clack sound when pressed.
Though the Vaio NS140's keyboard tray leaves plenty of room for multimedia control keys--something most media-consuming students will come to appreciate, we believe--you won't find any here. We're seeing such controls on more and more laptops, even at the low-end of the price spectrum. For example, Dell's entry-level Inspiron 1525 features touch-sensitive media control keys. Aside from the power button, you'll find only two buttons above the NS140's keyboard: a mute key and a button labeled AV Mode. The mute key can be reprogrammed, while the AV Mode button launches a useless Vaio media app that lets you choose among various multimedia programs to access your music or photos or play a DVD. You're better off just choosing an app from the Start menu or simply creating a desktop shortcut. The AV Mode button does not allow for instant-on access. That is, you cannot play a CD or DVD without first booting to Windows.
Preloaded shovelware is kept in check; the trial offers have been whittled down to four AOL desktop icons, one of which, however, is animated.
The 15.4-inch wide-screen LCD display offers a 1,280x800 native resolution, which is typical of a display this size, though some vendors, including Dell, offer a finer 1,440x900 resolution option on configurable models. The Vaio NS140 features Sony's Xbrite-Eco screen, which we found to be crisp and vivid--movies and photos showed accurate colors, crisp edges, and smooth movement. In anecdotal testing, we found it to be less bright than other laptops, but at max brightness, the image looked fine under a variety of conditions. It features a glossy screen coating, but it wasn't as prone to glare and reflections as other glossy screens we've seen. And it offers a surprisingly wide viewing angle.
A laptop's integrated stereo speakers will never fill a room to a pleasing degree, but we must say that the Vaio NS140's do an admirable job. At maximum volume, the output is louder than usual and suffers from little distortion. You'll be able to enjoy movies without reaching for your headphones, and perhaps even a little music, as long as you aren't the head-banging type or require heavy bass.

Sony Vaio VGN-NS140E Average for category [mainstream]
Video VGA-out, Webcam VGA-out, S-video, Webcam
Audio Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks
Data 4 USB 2.0, mini-FireWire, MemoryStick, SD card readers 4 USB 2.0, SD card reader
Expansion ExpressCard/54 ExpressCard/54
Networking Modem, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi modem, Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional WWAN
Optical drive DVD burner DVD burner

Acer Travelmate 4720

2009-02-22T07:47:00.000-08:00

I like Acer notebook coz it's the cheapest notebook if I compare with another type of notebook. I've use this notebook for 1 year and really love this notebook. It's has a simple design and really easy to use. It's already installed with Windows Vista Bussiness Edition when I bought it. It's already included with bluetooth and infrared interface. So, when can do transfer data with a phone with already included with bluetooth or infrared too. This notebook has a Bio Protect feature. So, you can protect your notebook with your finger print. You can even use this finger print to protect your notebook from the first when your notebook is turn on. And it's has DASP (Disc Anti Shock Protection) Feature. So, it can reduce the damage when your notebook got a shock.

Lenovo ThinkPad T61

2009-02-17T07:49:00.000-08:00

The ThinkPad T61 is a premium product with a durable build, it is geared towards business users or simply those willing to pay a bit more to get something that won't fall apart after 1-year of use. For somebody that travels a lot or relies on their notebook to earn a livelihood, the build and reliability factor is probably more important than having the latest and greatest components inside.
The T61 body is a rugged plastic that does not flex. Inside the stiff and thick plastic casing is a magnesium roll cage in both the lid and main chassis. The lid on the previous T60 was a magnesium material, while the lid on the T61 is a plastic composite with a magnesium "roll cage" plate inside. The reason for plastic now being used in the lid is to allow better penetration of radio waves, such as 802.11 and WWAN, thus providing greater wireless range and signal strength.

The keyboard remains the same between the T61 and T60 -- meaning it's once again excellent. The only difference is that now there's more room on the keyboard side areas since the notebook body is wider, the speakers have been relocated to this extra real estate. The keyboard is spill proof and has two drain holes to make sure if you do happen to spill your morning Starbucks coffee, the liquid is carried away from sensitive components and out through the bottom of the notebook

The thick metal hinges that attach the screen are very rigid and ensure the screen does not wobble. You'll need two hands to adjust and open the screen as the hinges are very tight. The double screen latch system locks securely to make sure the screen stays down when being carried around.

The hard drive is protected within the magnesium roll cage and shock mounted. Even if your T61 is dropped the included Active Protection System (APS) software will work with the on board accelerometer to detect a fall situation and end hard drive activity to prevent data loss.

Dimension wise the ThinkPad T61 14.1" certainly changes from its predecessors, it is wider but not as deep since it has shifted to widescreen. The dimensions of the T61 (assuming 4-cell battery that does not stick out) are as follows: (WxDxH): 13.2" x 9.3" x 1.09 - 1.26" (335mm x 237mm x 27.6 - 31.9mm)

The T61 is actually thicker than the T60 was, which is a little disappointing, here's the dimensions for the 14.1" T60: (WxDxH): 12.2" x 10.0" x 1.0 - 1.2" (311mm x 255mm x 26.6-31mm)

Specs

* Processor: Intel T7300 Core 2 Duo (2.0GHz, 800MHz FSB, 4MB Cache)
* Graphics: Intel GMA X3100
* Operating System: Windows Vista Business
* Display: WXGA+ 1440 x 900 (LG screen)
* Hard Drive: 100GB 7200RPM (Seagate Momentus 7200.1)
* Memory: 2GB (1GB x 1GB), up to 4GB max
* Ports: 3 USB 2.0, 1 FireWire, Monitor out, modem, Ethernet, headphone out, microphone in
* Slots: 1 PC Card Slot, 1 ExpressCard slot (optional media card reader and Smart Card reader)
* Optical Drive: Ultra-slim Super-Multi Drive
* Dimensions: 13.2" x 9.3" x 1.09 - 1.26" (335mm x 237mm x 27.6 - 31.9mm)
* Weight: 5.1lbs

ASUS G50V

2009-02-14T06:26:00.000-08:00

Extreme Graphics Performance for Total Gaming Experience
With power and performance, substance and style, the ASUS G series will revolutionise your gaming experience .

Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9600/T9400/P8600/P8400/P7350 : 2.8 GHz - 2.0 GHz, 1066MHz, 6/3MB On-Die L2 Cache;
DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM
15.4" WXGA+/WSXGA+ Color-Shine (Glare-type)
NVIDIANVIDIA® GeForce® 9700M GT 512MB GDDR3 VRAM
External
HDD 320GB,5400rpm
2.0 Mega Pixel web camera
Dimension & Weight 37.5 x 26.5 x 3.43-4.06 cm (W x D x H) 2.8 kg, (with 6 cell battery)
Norton™ Internet Security 2008 Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0
NERO 7 Essentials

Covert Online Spies

2009-02-13T07:53:00.000-08:00

The Internet is a powerful tool that provides everyone online a way to be connected to each other, gather a lot of information and enjoy convenient services like online shopping and banking. However, many of us Internet users are at constant risk of adware and spyware downloads that make us extremely vulnerable to malicious acts.

We often unknowingly fall prey to adware and spyware downloads as we innocently use the Internet. These adware and spyware downloads can come bundled with some freeware programs we use and sometimes, simply browsing a site puts us at risk. The business of being infected with unwanted adware and spyware downloads can be very serious. Some adware and spyware or malware proliferate the Web to infect our computer systems which gives us no control over unsolicited pop ups as part of targeted market efforts.

On extreme criminal cases however, spyware called malware, is used to take note of keystrokes, scan our computer's hard drive and steal important passwords and financial information. The information gathered covertly is used for identity theft, which can cause us major headache and at least thousands of dollars to clear our names.

These adware and spyware are unknowingly infect our computers and most of the time, we don't even know that they there. However, you can start becoming suspicious of adware and spyware downloaded into your system when you begin to have uncontrolled pop-ups from unsolicited sources. Sometimes, even without the telltale pop up ads you may notice a suspicious slow down in your computer's processing without any apparent reason. Your system slows down because these adware and spyware parasitically use up your system's resources to be able to perform their functions.

The only way you can be sure if your computer system is infected with adware and spyware downloads is by installing an anti spyware program that will detect and flush out the unwanted programs. The proper anti spyware can also prevent future adware and spyware downloads. You need to choose an anti spyware program that does both.

Be wary of downloading anti spyware on the Net because some spyware are disguised and marketed as a free anti spyware.

One more thing you can do to protect yourself from unwittingly downloading adware and spyware programs is to read the fine print. When installing a new program into your computer, you are asked to tick off an option of whether you agree or disagree with the programs end user license agreement (EULA). Do yourself a favor and read what is written in the agreement before agreeing to proceed in the installation. Many shareware and freeware programs come bundled with spyware and adware programs and in some cases you can learn about them by reading the agreement carefully.

Because adware and spyware come bundled with your download, these programs will not run independently of the spyware it comes with. This means that if you have a good anti-spyware system installed in your computer, you won't be able to install the infected program.

Consequently, if an existing program infected with spyware is in your system, your anti spyware system will attempt to remove the infection. Since most spyware are closely bundled into certain programs, the removal of the spyware may cause the legitimate program it comes with to stop functioning as well.

Effective Spyware and Adware Utilities

2009-02-08T00:50:00.000-08:00

If you are looking for effective spyware and adware protection, you can always look online to check out some of the most effective anti-spyware and adware tools available for you. There are a number of software companies who have dedicated their resources to develop more effective and more sophisticated programs to provide you with the best anti-spyware and adware protection for your PC. Here are some of them:

Spyware Doctor

Spyware Doctor is a multi-award winning spyware removal utility that is available for you both in free trail software as well as an on sale software product version able to provide you with extensive spyware and adware protection. It effectively detects, removes and protects your PC from thousands of potential spyware and adware programs proliferating the online world today.

A wide range of malicious trojans, keyloggers, spybots and tracking threats are put at bay with the Spyware Doctor. This is an adware and spyware removal utility that detects and cleans thousands of potential adware, trojans, keyloggers, spyware and other malware that may be infecting and wrecking havoc on your PC. Its remover tool allows you to remove, ignore or either quarantine identified spyware. This tool is made available for free in the trial version.

Spyware Doctor also has an OnGuard system that effectively immunizes and protects your system against hundreds of online privacy threats even while you work. The Spyware Doctor allows you to perform fast scanning and detection at Windows start-up so that you will be alerted with a list of the potential threats identified and provides spyware blocking features to give you continuous protection.

McAfee AntiSpyware

Get rid of malicious programs before they can steal your identity from your PC. Someone may be tracking you online and may be monitoring your every move. The McAfee AntiSpyware may just be the essential protection much needed by today's security-conscious Internet user like you.

McAfee AntiSpyware can quickly detect and then safely eliminate malicious applications such as key loggers, remote-control programs, spybots and browser hijackers that may be hiding on your system before they can rob you of your precious personal information, snatch passwords or monitor browsing activity when you go online. By eliminating online roadblocks, McAfee AntiSpyware also prevents adware programs to trigger annoying advertisements and sap precious system performance on your PC.

X-Cleaner

X-Cleaner is a premier privacy software solution that is made by one of the most trusted names in anti-spyware technology. X-Cleaner effectively deletes browser and system usage tracks, shreds pictures and generates secure passwords in your PC. It also features a unique anti-spy and adware technology that will remove them fully from your PC. The X-Cleaner also has effective inoculation features that will help prevent future infections and keep your PC safe for use.

Key features of this software include the ability to remove traces of movie files, pictures that you have viewed. It can also detect and remove spy software that logs your private activity online and may undermine personal online security. The X-Cleaner can also find and remove pornographic content that may contain malicious codes on your computer.

To provide the utmost privacy, the X-Cleaner can also permanently erase files on your PC with a military style file shredder. Stop password theft and know if some users are snooping and recording your keystrokes with the use of the X-Cleaner!

The Difference of Adware, Spyware and Anti-virus

2009-01-19T08:01:00.000-08:00

Adware, spyware and computer virus share some similarities, one of which is that all three are major nuisances for computer users. Let's differentiate the three.

Spyware is software that does not intentionally harm your computer. What they do is that they create pathways wherein someone else aside from the computer owner can communicate with the computer. Normally spywares record the various types of web sites you visit which are later used by web advertisers to allow them to send you unwanted emails and pop-ups.

This is why spyware are usually frowned upon and greatly avoided. They are more intrusive than adware. Spyware have their own separate executable programs which allow them to record your keystrokes, scan files on your hard disks and look at other applications that you use including but not limited to chat programs, cookies and Web browser settings.

The spyware then will send the information that it had gathered to the spyware author. The agent will then use this information for advertising and marketing purposes. They even sell the information to advertisers and other parties.

Adware, on the other hand, are more legitimate form of freeware. Similar to spyware, adwares are advertising materials which are packaged into a software or program and are installed automatically once that particular program or software is added into the computer system. Some forms of adware, on the other hand, download advertising contents as a particular application is being utilized. It is quite unfortunate that most of the adware programs take the form of spywares that is they track and report user information to program authors.

Some signs of spyware infections include pop-up ads that seem to be not related to the site you are viewing. More often than not, spyware pop-ups are advertisements about adult contents. Also if you notice your computer slowing down, there's a big chance that spywares and its other components have found their way in your operating system. When the Windows desktop also takes a longer time to load, its best to scan your computer for possible spyware infections.

Meanwhile, viruses are destructive form of software. They were purely designed and created for one purpose alone: to wreck havoc to your computer. They destroy whatever they come in contact to and will initiate self replication and infect as many components of the computer's operating system or network as possible.

Nowadays, a lot of anti-virus software also provides spyware and adware scanning and removal utilities. Some programs, however, are focused on located and deleting or destroying spyware and adware programs. Whether is an anti-virus software or a anti-spyware dedicated scanner, they both search your computer and identify any spyware and virus installed on your system.

They then remove it as well as their components located in the system registry among other places in your computer. It is therefore, good to regularly update your virus or spyware scanner to ensure that your computer is protected from the thousands of spyware and viruses in the internet. Never be fooled from ads that claim that their products only contain adware.

These adware maybe spyware in disguised and are just waiting to be deployed for them to gather your information. Learn to setup firewall systems and always block pop-up blockers to minimize computer infection and ensure the security of all your computer files.

Dell XPS M1330 Laptop

2009-01-12T02:23:00.000-08:00

The Ultimate Mobile Experience

Intel^® Core^TM 2 Duo

Genuine Windows Vista^® Home Premium

Up to 4GB³ shared Dual Channel 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM.

Up to 200GB⁴ with 7200 RPM SATA hard drive.

13.3" UltraSharp^TM WXGA (1280 x 800) display with TrueLife^TM (available with 2.0 MP camera)

NVIDIA GeForce^TM Go 8400M GS with 128MB

Available in : Alpine White, Tuxedo Black, Crimson Red and Flamingo Pink

VAIO CS - VGN-CS16G/Q

2009-01-12T02:10:00.000-08:00

Sleek and super cool, Jet Black sets you apart in striking style. Its glassy lustre and luminous trim add sparkle to your fashion statement while the multicolour LED and touch sensor make you glow with pleasure. Enjoy the appealing 14.1-inch Clear Bright LCD Lite and handy built-in camera.
Specification VAIO CS - VGN-CS16G/Q
• Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26 GHz)
• Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
• 14.1" WXGA display (1280 x 800)
• Built-in 1.3 megapixel camera: MOTION EYE
• Intuitive Operation: Touch Sensor
• Touch and Feel: Glowing Luminous LED
• 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM *3*4
• Hard Disk Drive 250 GB*5 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm)
• Battery Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS13/S)*13

VAIO FW - VGN-FW27GU/H

2009-01-09T07:41:00.000-08:00

The Clear Bright LCD [Rich Colour] and Blu-ray™ Disc Drive let you enjoy high-quality AV entertainment anywhere, anytime. The newly-developed 16.4-inch, 16:9 Real Wide LCD offers extremely accurate colour reproduction. The titanium gray finish reflects an air of high-grade quality.

Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz)*1*2

Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate

4 GB DDR2 SDRAM*3 (Max)*4

16.4" wide (Full HD: 1920 x 1080) TFT colour display

Hard Disk Drive 500 GB*5 (Serial ATA, 4200 rpm)

ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3650

Front Side Camera Effective pixels: 1280 x 1024

VGP-BPL13 Lithium-ion battery: up to 3 hours of use

ASUS F6S21DX

2009-01-07T08:38:00.000-08:00

Stylish Computing On the Go

Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T8100 2.1 GHz

13.3" WXGA Color-Shine (Glare-type),Asus Splendid Video Intelligent Technology

1GB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM, 2 x SODIMM socket for expansion up to 4GB SDRAM

NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M G, 256MB VRAM

Hard Drive 160GB,5400rpm

Optical Drive DVDRW

1.3 Mega Pixel web camera

Fingerprint security system

Battery Pack & Life 6 cells: 4800 mAh, 53 hours

Benq Joybook R46

2009-01-05T06:25:00.000-08:00

For work or entertainment, the Joybook is a smart choice.
Intelligently designed, it gives you the performance and features you need whether you want to be productive or playful. And with its sophisticated visuals and leather-textured casing, this is one stylish- looking laptop.
Spesification Joybook R46:
Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor T3400
Genuine Windows Vista® Business,
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium,
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
DDRII-667 1GB and above (max to 4.0GB)
160/250/320 GB (5400RPM - SATA)
14.1" WXGA (1280x800)
WebCam Companion 2.0
Modem:Built-in 56K/V.92
LAN:Built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Wireless LAN: Built-in 802.11b/g (WorldWide countries)
Bluetooth: Built-in Rev. 2.1/ EDR (option)
2.11Kg(without battery)*
1 year Overseas Regional Warranty(ORW)*

VAIO TT - VGN-TT16GN/B

2009-01-04T08:39:00.000-08:00

Complement your business savvy with stylish and professional Silky Black. Relish vibrant AV entertainment, courtesy of Sony’s 11.1" Clear Tough LCD [Rich Colour] and the super-clear sound of Sony’s noise cancelling feature and Sound Reality chip.

Specifications VAIO TT - VGN-TT16GN/B

· Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor SU9400 (1.40 GHz)

· Genuine Windows Vista® Business

· 11.1" wide (WXGA: 1366 x 768)

· Bundled noise canceling headphones

· Built-in camera: MOTION EYE

· VAIO Energy Save Technology

· Memory Pre-installed 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM*3*4

· Hard Disk Drive 160 GB*5 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm)

· Front Side Camera Effective pixels: 640x 480

· Weight 1.3 kg (including the supplied battery)

· Dimensions (WxHxD) 279 x 23.5 x 199.8 mm

· Bundled Battery VGP-BPS14/B,/S Lithium-ion battery: up to 6 hours of use

· Available in : Silky Black, Grace Gold, and Red

HP HDX 16t Premium Series

2009-01-02T21:35:00.000-08:00

Want premium, innovative entertainment? Our Pavilion HDX16t—part of our new family of advanced notebook PCs—features a striking titanium design, a vividly bright, ultrawide, flush-glass display with 1080p (optional) and16:9 ratio, home-theater-quality audio/video, a built-in TV tuner1, Blu-ray2, and advanced graphics.
Immerse yourself in high definition with home-theater audio/video, TV reception, and cool entertainment features with our MediaSmart software. Highlights include:
• Home-theater-quality audio with premium 2.1-capable speakers, with a 7.1 audio system capable via digital output through HDMI, a triple bass reflex subwoofer, and Dolby-simulated surround sound
• Full-featured MediaSmart software, which lets you watch, record, and view live, streamed, and mobile Internet TV in high definition; you can also create, edit, and enjoy HD video, music, and photos
• An optional built-in TV tuner1 that can receive video broadcasts in hi-def at up to 1080p

16" (diagonal) high definition ultra-wide 16:9 flush glass display. Optional 1080p display. New HP HDX family of advanced notebooks that delivers premium entertainment. Striking titanium liquid metallic Fluid Imprint 2 design. Options include 1080p display, enthusiast class NVIDIA discrete graphics, Blu-Ray, TV tuner. Standard flush glass, webcam, full-size numeric keypad, fingerprint reader

Benq Joybook S42

2009-01-01T09:47:00.000-08:00

Exquisite industrial design

· Classic Victorian style with a blue vine pattern on the cover spread by Laminated Color Metal Coating technology

· Stylish silver bar and diamond-cut logo

· Hairline finish aluminum palm rest

Supreme computing and visual performance The Joybook S42 adopts the latest Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology, providing you the experience of high-definition digital entertainment with twice as fast system performance speed and longer-lasting battery life. Experience the powerful 3D visual effects NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT graphic performance – the best choice for DirectX 10 gaming and Full HD film viewing – has to offer! With the contrast and grayscale in perfect balance, you should expect nothing less than a stuffer-free, life-like video playback! The Joybook S42 renders the clearest and most vivid color and special effects, giving you the finest visual experience ever!

8’ms LED backlight & UltraVivid display The Joybook S42 features BenQ's patented UltraVivid technology and DBEF™ (Display Brilliance Enhancement Film) with LED Backlight– increasing the brightness of the high gloss widescreen surface. As a result, a vibrant and noise-free image quality is achieved with a8ms fast response time.

2.0 Mega-pixel webcam hhe 2.0 megapixel QEye webcam keeps you in total control of your digital life – sharing memorable moments with your friends and families through live broadcasts or videoconferencing.

VAIO Z - VGN-Z12GN/B

2008-12-25T06:00:00.000-08:00

VAIO Z’s slim, lightweight 13.1" LCD of robust design is perfect for office and mobile use. Dynamic Graphic System provides a speedy graphics mode for the office and a power-efficient mode for mobile use. Robust carbon fibre construction contributes to solid dependability and a premium design.

Features :

Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
Genuine Windows Vista® Business
High Duragility& Light Weight: Carbon Body
Real Wide 13.1-inch Clear Tough LCD [Rich Colour]
DDR3 SDRAM Memory
Dynamic Hybrid Graphic System

Processor Name Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40 GHz)*1*2
Chipset Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Processor System Bus 1066 MHz
Memory Bus 1066 MHz
Cache Memory 3 MB

Main Memory
Pre-installed 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM*3*4
SO-DIMM Slots 2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses one)
Hard Disk Drive 250 GB*5 (Serial ATA, 5400 rpm)
Front Side Camera : Effective pixels: 640x 480

Lenovo The IdeaPad U Series

2008-12-22T07:54:00.000-08:00

The IdeaPad U Series notebook artfully blends the latest technology with fresh, inspiring designs. The U110 notebook has won wide acclaim, including best-of-show honors for notebooks at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show. And the new U330, in glossy indigo blue with 13.3" screen, is destined to be tomorrow's classic. It's portable, sensibly styled and well-equipped with the latest technologies.

These sleek, smart and ultraportable notebooks promise reliable performance. You'll also enjoy the latest capabilities you expect from a high-quality, well-engineered Lenovo product. Who says you can't be stylish, productive and cutting-edge? Now you can have it all and look great doing it.

Express yourself with one of three distinctive designs.
Our IdeaPad U110 features an etched cover in a delicate tendril design and is available in two statement-making colors: an elegant, high-gloss black, or a flashier, eye-grabbing red for a bold statement.

If you prefer a more understated look and feel, select our new U330 notebook in a deep glossy indigo blue.

Other expressive design features on the IdeaPad U Series include:
1. An innovative Frameless Screen that extends to the very edges of the top cover, like an edgeless swimming pool.
2. 'Hidden', touch-sensitive buttons across the top of the keyboard, including user-defined keys for multimedia.
3. A dynamic, angled shape, clamshell-style cover and special 'kink' hinge that puts the display in ideal ergonomic position.

HP Pavilion tx2500z

2008-12-19T04:21:00.000-08:00

Screen Size: 12.1 inches
Weight: 4.23 lbs
Processor Options: AMD Turion X2
Graphics Options: ATI Mobile Radeon

The Tx2500z tablet features an AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology Processor, up to 4096MB DDR2 System Memory, ATI Mobile Radeon HD 3200 Graphics, and a 12.1" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Touch-screen Display - Panel rotates 180° and folds flat.

This laptop was created by god himself. It rules. It's lightweight, sexy, and fast. It has everything you need and a bunch of extras that other notebooks don't have. Like the tablet feature. The only thing that doesn't make this laptop perfect is it does get a little warm on your leg since the fan is located there. Also my power connector comes out pretty easy. Still you should buy it. For you or a friend

The Tx2500z is an excellent machine for students and others for general use. It is not a professional's tablet but it feature rich for those who are interested in them. It is by all means an excellent computer and the only issue that I faced with it was its flimsy build quality at times. However, this is easily rectified by a little precaution on the user's part and general care. The Tx2500z is not a very rugged machine and needs to be handled carefully, but outside that it is a perfect machine for those who want a portable, yet incredibly powerful and feature packed tablet.

Acer Aspire 8920

2008-12-17T05:30:00.000-08:00

The new Acer Aspire 8920 is the first- in- market 18.4" widescreen notebook with FULL HD 1920*1080 resolution designed to immerse the most advanced home entertainment users into the new Gemstone blue concept. Featuring the stunning Acer CineCrystal™ Full HD display with a cinematic 16:9 aspect ratio, which is the golden viewing ratio for movies and removes the black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. The Acer Aspire 8920 will deliver the best HD quality ever seen before. It will put you in control of all your entertainment just by a simple touch on the CineDash sensitive media console which will allow you to adjust the true 5.1 surround sound volume, navigate menus and control all your media on the fly.

Intel® Core™2 Duo processor

Satellite A300 Laptop

2008-12-15T07:21:00.000-08:00

At home, at school, or even for work, these brilliantly designed Satellite® A300 and A300D laptop Series let you live brilliantly too.

They are 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite ® display animation films, games and photos to create a spreadsheet while multitasking and less homework. Webcam and a microphone to cheer communication in real time. Moreover, optical drives, a confortable ease the load programs, job sharing or a mixture of music. Burning home movies to DVD and keep them organized with Labelflash ™. Taking advantage of dual-core * power to most software. Keep all your documents in one place with a storage capacity of serious.
This is a very good laptop, which is also very fast. Has a screen resolution is very good, the big screen, big hard disk (320 GB) ... You know what? Just read precisely to learn new things. A very, very good price for the laptop. However, I have two complaints. CD / DVD tend to break randomly when pressure is applied in the general area of vehicles. It does not happen too often, but it happens quite often become. The other complaint is the battery life. If the settings in preformance is the max and the screen brightness dimmed to the extent possible, the batteries last about 1 to 2 hours depending on what we do. So if you have a laptop, make sure you have a plug useful if you will be sorry.

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VAIO SR - VGN-SR25G/B

2008-12-14T08:25:00.000-08:00

Switch your way of thinking
The new “Switch” function raises the bar for notebooks. Simply press a button and VAIO SR instantly changes the operating mode to match your environment.

Do more by doing less
VAIO SR does a lot, and the remarkable new “Switch” function lets you do it more efficiently. At the press of a key, “Switch” instantly changes the operating environment to match your usage requirements. Business, entertainment, personal — wherever or however you use your notebook, “Switch” is the smart answer to multiple computing needs.

One touch simplicity
“Switch” is simple. When you change environments, just press the MODE button to select the mode that matches your current needs. “Switch” also changes the wallpaper for each mode, allowing you to identify at a glance the one currently in use.

Five ways to improve efficiency
The secret to “Switch” lies in its five customisable hardware buttons and corresponding screen icons in each mode. These give you fast access to applications, web sites, files, AV controls and other frequently used items. It’s like having three unique sets of shortcuts ideally suited to how you use VAIO SR.

Three modes ready to go
“Switch” comes pre-configured with three modes ready for instant use — Business, Personal and Entertainment. Use them as is or customise for your own unique user experience.

Business Mode
• Turn on VAIO presentation support
• Use an external display
• Mute the sound
• Connect to VAIO Smart Network
• Access Windows Meeting Space

Entertainment Mode
• Open VAIO MusicBox
• Turn on Web Cam Companion
• Open VAIO Movie Story
• Open Click to Disc/Click to Disc Editor
• Open WinDVD for VAIO

Personal Mode
• Open Windows Media Player
• Play/Pause
• Rewind
• Fast Forward
• Eject

Make your modes fit
Configuring “Switch” is drag-and-drop simple. Just pull an icon or URL onto the desktop and it turns into a “Switch” icon, automatically associating itself with a hardware button. Other options, such as changing wallpaper properties, can be configured via the SETTING button.
Make “Switch” a part of your life and see how easy mobile computing can be.

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Notebooks as a Lifestyle

2008-12-13T15:35:00.000-08:00

The use of the notebook are many public places is not that strange things again now. Yes, it can be said notebook is not a luxury anymore. This is the diversity of products offered notebook that notebook price becomes more competitive. Consequently, notebook also appear as part of a trend, even as the life style to indicate status.
Speaking problem trends, first person to go to the cafe or restaurant only to just eat and drink. However, now cafes and restaurants more as a place to work together with friends and the Internet. changes in trends such as this is a domino effect of the development of the notebook. Even some malls in big cities, the business focus is not to ease shopping, but the ease of assembly and connect widely.
This is also in line with trends blog site and various social networking sites are rampant. these trends make the notebook into an important part that can not be separated. for use with notebook, anyone can update the site and blog, when and where it can interact freely.

The following tips in selecting and caring notebook:
1. Before you buy a notebook, adjust the notebook that you select with the specifications you want.
2. For those of you who love the model, choose the model notebook that is unique.
3. Treat your notebook from the various "enemies" such as water, and drop (shaking).
4. Wise use in accordance with the capacity of notebook batteries.

Laptops for Writers

2008-12-13T02:56:00.000-08:00

So, you want a laptop? Now big question -- This one? In my experience with a PC and
the use of the laptop, which determine what you need.

For a writer who only uses laptops to record, edit, I create documents
Talk to your mouth that you can not guilty. Laptop can easily do all the things
so quickly that you do not think can make mistakes with all the choices you make.
It is important, not too wild to buy one and get 10 years old.

If you use your laptop for research and write when you intend Travel and
May be writing some features You want to search. Make sure it has wireless
cable and network connections. You May benefit from the S-video output too
You send the results to a TV screen to share You are uncomfortable with other people.

In short - for each laptop, the author of modern will do. If you have special needs
about your job, and make sure that the address before making your choice. Enjoy
laptop and mobility wonder why not get fast.

Tips for buying a laptop

2008-12-13T02:49:00.000-08:00

Laptops are very serious investment in your company, public awareness about the problems of life. This is not the hardware or the software itself is important, but the process was followed, in which you live

All laptops can be divided into two broad categories - consumer and business laptops laptop.

Consumer laptop that hackers May be made as part of a Peep, not tested serious and sometimes also by some other company that is not a logo on it.

Business laptops are designed to serve as such, they tested much before they hit the market, stemming from the best and have a security tool.

I will explain the main things I recommend to all people to think before making the decision to buy a laptop.

1) How many laptops are involved in the process are most important to you. How much money will loose data or only one hour details about your laptop?
2) For how long do you want to buy it - year, two or five? Given that a month after the laptop, you will be 50% of the value from the price, and 30% or even less after one year.
3) Are you will be with you every day or several times just to move your house?

You may already have the answers.
If you use a portable PC cheep which can be easily moved around your house sometimes, it is not the important information and in the important process of life, you can peep some consumer product lines.

If you recognize that the laptop will be part of the process is very important in your life, the economy and the success of your life depends on the data stored cost more than the laptop itself, an hour of disruptions, you can lose big, they Money will not be counted. Serious search for products, services, and with good manufacturer's warranty.

Laptops are not the only piece of plastic, metal and other materials that will be very important part of your life, not the economy!

Guide to Buying a Laptop

2008-12-13T02:36:00.000-08:00

Making the decision to buy a laptop is an important decision, which will require much thought and consideration. After all, you spend quite a nice amount of hard earned dollars to buy a laptop. Of course, we must think a lot of research and buy a laptop computer and portable if you give money valuable. Taking the step by step to buy a laptop.

Step 1: How can a laptop helps you

First, we will see how a laptop will help you in your work or live. What is really worthy of a lot of money to buy a laptop, or you can easily do without one? Well, because many friends and colleagues must have a laptop does not give you many advantages. A laptop helps you put in your official and personal work without interruption while you travel. A laptop is also very useful for people who work from multiple locations. These persons, if necessary, to transfer data from one computer to the CD. With a laptop, you can easily view the case and do your job with you wherever you go. Yes, a laptop is not really offer much comfort and flexibility. In addition to these benefits, modern laptop, it's almost the same with desktop computers in the power and capacity.

Step 2: Choose the right laptop

Well, if you finally decide that the laptop will be very useful for you, and you decided to buy a laptop. The next step is to choose among various options available and zero on who will be the best for your laptop in terms of capacity and features. When you do research on the laptop, you will find that it is more than many laptops on the market. So who will be the best for your laptop, which will meet your requirements? It is difficult to make a decision. You need to evaluate and compare the characteristics of some of the laptop computer before you can decide the best for your laptop. The main brands include manufacturers of portable Acer, Apple, Dell, Compaq, HP, Lenovo, Panasonic, Sony and Toshiba.

Step 3: The expenses in your budget

Now you've done your research on the Web or through stores, the next thing you must decide how much you can use a laptop. Yes, money is an important factor for us all that we can not afford to ignore. The most expensive and best laptop offers more features, but you May not need all of them. So you can settle for cheap laptop that meets your requirements. Laptop prices generally ranging from $ 400 and up to $ 1,000 or more. So if you find a cheap laptop that do the work (no frills), then there are many cheap laptops available. Asus Eee PC 4G is a cheap laptop, which starts at $ 350. Dell Vostro is cheaper for them on a limited budget.

Thus, the choice for people who want to buy a laptop, etc.. You just need to do a thorough research and to zero on the right side of the laptop is based on your needs and budget.